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November usually means the onset of winter, but much of the country is experiencing dry and unseasonably warm weather. Here’s what ϳԹ editors have been using to pass the time until snow season.
Consumer-direct Fezzari challenges the big brands with this mountain-bike-inspired gravel racer that’s best on rough roads and trails
After upgrading his medicine cabinet, one ϳԹ editor credits the Superberry Overnight Mask with his biggest skin transformation
Four times more powerful than a traditional indoor stove, the PowerFlamer is perfect for achieving restaurant-style Chinese dishes in your backyard
Is there a more universally loved month in the outdoor world?
After a particularly rough spring, an ϳԹ editor invested in a Coway Mighty air purifier to help with her asthma. She’s breathing better already—and the rest of her family is, too.
It’s one of the lightest, thinnest adventure-sport watches on the market. Here’s what our editor thought.
This bike is a big alloy coil-sprung 29er for those who don’t like big alloy coil-sprung 29ers (and also for those who do, too)
With an innovative hipbelt and pockets (almost) everywhere I need them, this backpack is a quiver killer for multiday treks
Versatility is the name of the game with these yet to be released items
Our Outdoor Retailer Gear of Show picks are all items that make life outside easier
The Flying Cloud 30FB Office oozes quality, but it’s not immune to the bumps in the road
The Metolius anchor draw held up surprisingly well in our field testing
Beta tests this year’s newest mountain-bike offerings
Summer is here. This is what we’re using to stay cool—in every sense of the word.
Thanks to these boots, hiking went from painful to pure bliss
Your hydration needs are as unique as your training schedule. Here are four picks for every kind of run.
We dig deep into all of the new (and old) multisport-related functions in Garmin's new cellular enabled, do-it-all smartwatch, the 945 LTE.
A genre-defining trail bike is now even more versatile—and even more fun
You can run these off of gas, pellets, or wood. We tested each kind to see which worked best.
It might not be time to head out on a big excursion yet, but it's a great time to get inspired.
There’s more to puffy jackets than meets the eye
It feels like you're wearing a pile of sleeping puppies, and the puppies are all dreaming about lambs
Not only do we love these items, but they might be hard to find in stock during the holidays
Each weekday starting on December 1, we'll be sharing one bomber gear deal that we think is worth snagging
How does the 2021 Basecamp X measure up to #vanlife?
Keep the adventures going through the changing seasons with these smart staples
What was promoted as an innovative new online event has come to a halt as employees and contractors allege missed payments
There is a direct correlation between a successful adventure and the amount of food you bring with you
In a time when most of us are struggling with restricted access to the activities we love, I wanted to know if VR would help. What I found surprised me.
The company's brand-new SB115 evolved from its super-capable SB100 cross-country model. The latest rendition is even more versatile and well suited to being an everyday trail bike for many.
In his latest video for Backpacking TV, Eric Hanson breaks down what kind of shoe might be the right choice for your hiking style
Let these pieces spark some gift ideas for Father's Day
Gifts that any dad will be stoked to get on Father's Day
From camp grounds to house blends, these brewers can handle anything
This is not the category it used to be
What we learned from riding the best bikes of the year
Trash-compactor sacks are the most inexpensive way to keep your gear dry
We've been married 13 years and backpacked more than 12,000 miles together. This is what we've learned.
A sentimental look at the best piece of gear for hauling your child
Here are four items they keep coming back to
Getting the right gear can make your experience outdoors that much better. This year, do the same for Mom and gift something that she'll love—and use—for years to come.
Layers are the secret to staying warm, dry, and comfortable outdoors. These are the best for every situation.
This simple cushion that rescued me on a long-haul flight has become my ultimate work-from-home hack
All that time in the sun and wind takes its toll. Be prepared with these moisturizers.
Sure, the latest Bose or Sony are great, but not if you're on a budget. Here's how three top-rated affordable headphone options stack up.
We sent six editors down a hill for a gear review
At just $40, the bamboo Countertop Composter is a bargain and will keep you from sending food waste to landfills
The Alpine Carbon Corks aren't cheap, but they're the best collapsible poles for rugged use
Sure, the latest Bose or Sony are great, but you can find good sound quality if you're on a budget. Here's how three top-rated affordable options stack up.
The company is bringing its camping game to pop-tops—and we can't wait
Brooks new carbon-fiber shoe rides smoothly and stably, and, on first run, increased pace by 3% at same effort.
Comfort and performance that doesn't look sloppy
Six testers ran, climbed, hiked, and played outside with 17 different deodorants. Here's what didn't stink.
These vacuum-insulated containers will keep your soup warm again and again this winter
Men's trousers that are up to any task you throw at them
It's a vessel. It's a koozie. It's perfect.
If you suffer from cold digits on the run, these gloves provide serious warmth and protection.
A step up in waterproof-breathable performance
If you're looking for a proper off-road trailer that won't require taking out a second mortgage, this tow-behind model is the one for you
Like an old friend, this stick of personal lubricant is always there when you need it, through the good times and the really awkward ones
The RadWagon is useful and efficient, and my daughter loves it
We drove to Mexico and filled our thermoses with margaritas (for gear testing)
For clean water when you're on the run
Our Gear Guy tested the top small coolers to help find what's right for you